In a move that has left the sports world stunned and basketball purists both aghast and amused, Duke University has announced its decision to leave the NCAA and join the NBA as a full-fledged professional franchise. The decision, which came via a confident press release titled simply, “We’ve Beaten Half These Teams Anyway,” marks an unprecedented moment in the history of both college and professional basketball.
The idea that a collegiate program could operate at the level of the National Basketball Association has long been the subject of barbershop debates, internet forums, and sports talk shows. But no one truly believed it would ever happen—until now.
Duke University’s athletic director, Nina King, addressed the press early Tuesday morning with the university’s iconic “D” logo prominently displayed behind her and a smirk that suggested this wasn’t just about basketball—it was about making history.
“For decades,” King began, “Duke basketball has been synonymous with excellence. Our players have gone toe-to-toe with the best of college basketball and, frankly, have been preparing for the pros while still wearing blue and white. Given the strength of our recent rosters, we began to wonder why we should wait for the NBA to come to us one draft pick at a time. So, we decided to
